[RE-wrenches] Interstate L-16 vs Trojan L-16REB

Carl Hansen solarwks at cybermesa.com
Thu Feb 16 13:12:21 PST 2012


   I've heard that Lead-calcium batteries do not need Equalization, I 
think because the electrolyte does not contain sulfates so the lead 
plates cannot get sulfated. Although maybe electrolyte stratification is 
still an issue. Can anyone confirm that this info is correct ?

   Carl,

On 2/16/2012 1:32 PM, toddcory at finestplanet.com wrote:
>
> this confirms what i have also been told by jamie surrette, namely 
> that cycling is NOT necessary for flooded
>
> lead- antinimony batteries.
>
> while slightly more expensive, flooded lead-calcium is THE battery 
> designed for this kind of use... plus they last longer, and use next 
> to no water.
>
> monthly equalizing is a good idea to prevent stratification of the 
> electrolyte.
>
> todd
>
> On Thursday, February 16, 2012 8:29am, "Larry Crutcher, Starlight 
> Solar Power Systems" <larry at starlightsolar.com> said:
>
> John,
> Are you including your new RE battery as being acceptable for 
> float/standby service without cycling? Since you do not recommend 
> cycling your battery, do you also recommend no equalization charge 
> when in float/standby use?
> Frankly I question the logic of leaving any deep cycle flooded battery 
> at a constant float voltage for months or years at a time. Do you have 
> test data that will help me overcome my skepticism?
> Thank you,
> Larry Crutcher
> Starlight Solar Power Systems
> (928) 342-9103
>
> On Feb 16, 2012, at 9:09 AM, John DeBoever wrote:
>
> Wrenches,
> Todd,
>
> Trojan Battery manufactures only true deep-cycling lead-acid 
> batteries, from our 4 factories, based in the USA.
> Periodic cycling isnota requirement or benefit in achieving longer 
> flooded lead acid deep-cycle battery life.
>
> There are some valid reasons to prefer flooded lead-acid deep-cycle 
> lead-acid batteries for some residential semi-cycling / semi-floating 
> applications.  Typical floating-only applications do not have to 
> feature a true deep cycle, although our Trojan products will work 
> fine, without requiring periodic cycling. There are some 
> batteriesbeing marketed and labeled Deep Cycle that are not, and these 
> will be affected by any amount of cycling, which is giving the Lead 
> Acid industry a not so good name.
>
> John
>
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